"Franken: 'There is some irony in the fact that I am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault sits in the Oval Office, and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the Senate with the full support of his party.'"

"Franken: 'There is some irony in the fact that I am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault sits in the Oval Office, and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls

"Righteous justice for Norm Coleman! Good riddance. Franken was a clown who stayed a clown. Listening to the Cretan speak was nauseating. No contrition, no guilt, no remorse for his wicked behavior. Just like a #Democrat. Good bye #AlFranken. "

"Righteous justice for Norm Coleman! Good riddance. Franken was a clown who stayed a clown. Listening to the Cretan speak was nauseating. No contrition, no guilt, no remorse for his wicked behavior. Just like

On the way out of the U.S. Senate, Al Franken targeted President Donald Trump and Alabama governor candidate Roy Moore pointing out their alleged sexual assault scandals.

"I, of all people, am aware that there is some irony in the fact that I am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault sits in the Oval Office, and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the Senate with the full support of his party," Franken said alluding to the president and Moore.

Later in his speech he said, "I may be resigning my seat, but I am not giving up my voice." He says he'll addressing issues as an activist.

After his 11-minute speech, Democrats lined up to hug him.

While he was giving his speech, Americans took to social media to voice their opinions on Franken's speech and resignation.

Some were pleased to see him go, others criticized him for targeting the president and some weren't happy to see him leave. To see the various reactions of Franken's resignation announcement, go through the photos in the gallery above.